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Posting Number: 24TM0308
Department: FASC - Dean's Office
Overview
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) is seeking a Research Manager (part-time/temporary) for the administration, research, and evaluation of the afterschool youth organizing project funded by the Rowan University-Rutgers Camden Board of Governors. This position will work primarily with the department administrator and project co-PIs but will also directly interact with community partners and consultants during program delivery.
Key Duties:
- Provides professional management of assigned duties and assures that the project proceeds as planned.
- Communicates and collaborates with numerous individuals to maintain involvement in all facets of the project; may be accountable for major project implementation decisions, process design, and participant satisfaction.
- Demonstrates leadership role in forming and maintaining productive working relationships. May provide instruction to staff, consultants, and volunteers in the implementation of the strategy of CURE.
- Develops procedures and plans for research project execution and is responsible for ensuring that all external inquiries are effectively resolved. May be recognized as a subject matter expert and acts as a consultant to faculty or staff.
This is a grant funded position that will initially be active for a period of 12 months and may be extended contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.
Position Status: Part Time
Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours per week
Work Arrangement: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA: Nonexempt
Position Salary: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
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Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master’s degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master’s degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a demonstrated ability to adapt to new tasks and systems.
- Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills for both professional and general audiences.
- Office management experience, including: managing supplies, building file structures, maintaining program calendars, and scheduling events.
- Knowledge and understanding of program development and implementation, volunteer management, collaboration/coalition building, youth education, and working with diverse audiences.
- Experience with primary data collection and analysis preferred but not required.
Posting Open Date: 07/22/2024
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled
